Usage Note
Holzschraube has a coarser thread and tapered tip than a machine screw, designed to bite into wood fibres; modern Spanplattenschrauben (chipboard screws) have largely replaced the traditional partially-threaded pattern.
Examples
"Für die Holzverbindung wurden selbstschneidende Holzschrauben verwendet."
Natural Translation
Self-tapping wood screws were used for the timber joint.
Literal Translation
For the timber-connection were self-cutting wood-screws used.
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